The Guardsman food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Neath Port Talbot
The Guardsman holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 June 2022, more than 4 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 50 Heol Y Gors, Cwmgors, SA18 1PT
How it compares in Neath Port Talbot
That puts The Guardsman among the 777 places in Neath Port Talbot holding top marks, 68% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 777 | 68% | ← The Guardsman | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 246 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 68 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 37 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 53 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The Guardsman none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Guardsman, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sumptuous Bakery Retailers - other | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2021 |
| Fraser Foods Distributors/Transporters | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2016 |
| Loco Retailers - other | 204 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 27 September 2023 |
| Poptys Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2023 |
| Chicken Lads Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Sweet Emotions Cakery Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2021 |
| Cres Kev (Ice cream) Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 23 April 2026 |
| CK's Supermarket Ltd 03639524 Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 April 2026 |
Questions about The Guardsman
What is The Guardsman's food hygiene rating?
The Guardsman has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Neath Port Talbot Council on 14 June 2022.
Is The Guardsman safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Guardsman last inspected?
The Guardsman was last inspected on 14 June 2022, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Neath Port Talbot Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Guardsman?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Guardsman compare to other places in Neath Port Talbot?
68% of the 1,139 rated food businesses in Neath Port Talbot hold the top rating of 5, and The Guardsman is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Neath Port Talbot Council inspects The Guardsman and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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